This month has been magical. If we had snow, it would be the perfect Christmas.

341.365 We hid the photo albums in our bedroom so you wouldn't ruin them, but your new favorite things is to grab one and get snuggly in our bed to look them over.

342.365 That mid-laugh smile. That real, beautiful smile. I don't think there is another that could ever compare.

343.365 Oh, the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. Every year your Daddy begs me to just get an artificial one. I almost caved this year, because the weather has been so nice, that by the beginning of December, the real trees were completely wiped out. So we ended up at Home Depot for our perfect little tree. You didn't seem to notice the difference. And then a plane flew above us, and you thought it was the coolest thing ever.

344.365 Daddy's job was to set up the tree and string the lights, while Mommy's job was to take care of the ornaments. I asked you to help me, but you thought coloring was much more fun. Mommy hates decorating too. A girl after my own heart. ♥

345.365 You weren't too sure about putting the angel on the tree, but you completed the assignment anyway.

346.365 Our elves delivered a wooden Advent Calendar that we can keep forever, and each day holds a Hershey's kiss. You figured it all out very quickly.

347.365 I love to watch the wonder in your eyes as you stare at our Christmas tree...and I think to myself that I hope you're not pondering how to destroy it. ;)